Products of all kinds can help soothe, comfort, protect and relieve symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Kids with Arthritis is researching and collection information about creams, braces, devices and other products that can help your child live a pain-free functional life. (See also Accessories of kidswitharthritis for products that can help facilitate your child’s school experience.)

Creams and Ointments

EMLA Cream, a topical anesthetic that numbs the skin and decreases the sensation of pain, is used to lessen the discomfort from medical procedures. EMLA Cream must be applied two hours before the procedure to the area to be treated or where shots are given. The cream should be applied very thickly (about 1\4 inch thick) to the site of the procedure. You also need to apply the cream to the skin 1/2 inch past the area to be treated. Cover the area with plastic wrap, being careful not to pss on the cream in order for it to remain thick. Secure the edges of the plastic wrap with medical tape to avoid leakage. The skin will remain numb for at least one hour after the removal of the plastic wrap.

Flexall 454 Pain Relieving Gel is 16 percent menthol in an aloe vera based gel formula with natural oils and vitamin E. Absorbs quickly and completely.

Sween Cream with natural vitamins A and D is a soothing pparation for use on red, sore or irritated skin. Helps restore dry, fragile skin that’s at risk for cracking, especially around heel and elbows. Absorbs quickly into skin and does not interfere with adhesion tape.

Fish Oils have become increasingly interesting to researchers who study people with rheumatoid arthritis, as the oils are said to reduce inflammation and promote joint health, among other benefits. While there are many brands of these oils, the two main ways to take them as supplements are in pill form and in liquid form.

Gloves

Thermoskin Arthritis Gloves are designed to relieve finger and hand pain typical of arthritis and other conditions. These arthritis gloves are made with multi-layered design; the outer layer texture enables easier gripping, while the inner lining soothes the skin. This allows the Thermoskin Arthritis Gloves to "breathe" increasing circulation, and providing long-term comfort. The unique material of the Thermoskin Arthritis Gloves captures and retains heat from your hand. The inner lining of the arthritis gloves is made of a unique fiber that wicks away perspiration and keeps your skin ventilated and comfortably dry.

Heat Wraps and Warmers begin to warm immediately upon opening, when exposed to

oxygen, providing natural heat. Provide hours of soothing heat for pain relief to hands, feet and body.

Grabber® Warmers are non-toxic, environmentally friendly, odorless and non-combustible. To use, open the outer packet and expose the packet to air.

ThermaCare® Arthritis Hand/Wrist, Knee/Elbow and Neck/Shoulder HeatWraps. They offer 12 hours of heat for all-day pain relief. Can be worn on the move, during chores, when relaxing or overnight.

Splints and Spicas

3-Point® Comforter Splint eases active rheumatoid arthritis pain by cradling the hand and wrist in neutral alignment. Thick Kydex™ shell positions the wrist in slight extension, holding joints in neutral. Soft, quilted splint cover. Adjustable, padded finger and wrist stays for perfect alignment. CMC joint is supported, allowing thumb to function freely. Neopne straps with finger holes facilitate splint application and strap adjustment.

Freedom® Memory Thumb Spica immobilizes thumb joints, protects like a cast, maintains the thumb in full extension, allowing finger and wrist function. For acute or long-term use.

Original D-Ring™ Wrist and Thumb Spica Splints made of cotton/polyester fabric lined with cotton stockinette.

Rolyan® D-Ring™ Wrist and Thumb Spica Splints. Allows healing after injury and decreases pain and inflammation of painful wrists and thumb tendonitis. Circumferential design with D-ring closures makes the brace easy to put on and comfortable to wear. Two metal stays support wrist and thumb. Adjust the amount of wrist extension with aluminum stay. Latex Free. Available in 3 styles. 

Thermal RX® D-Ring™ Spica made from a neopne blend with a Trioxon lining maintains body heat, yet allows skin to breathe.

Workhard® D-Ring™ Wrist and Thumb Spica made of soft pliable leather with 1/4" padding, suedelike lining and webbing on the volar surface for durability.

Supports

Elcross Knee Supports. 3-layer high stretch fabric conforms to patient’s contours, offers good compssion and breathes.” Cotton lining for added comfort. Latex free. Elcross One-Piece Wrap-Around Knee. Includes removable hinged side steel stays that have hyperextension stop set at 10° flexion. Elcross Pull-On Knee Support. With open patella, medial/lateral spiral stays and adjustable top and bottom closure.

Elcross Carpal Tunnel Pull-On Wrist Support features pull-tight lacing and touch-close binding for ease of application. Provides support for carpal Tunnel Syndrome, rheumatoid conditions, traumatic injury, tendon strains, arthritis or sprains. Malleable, flat, removable aluminum stay. Permits full flexion of the fingers and range of movement of the thumb. Breathable high-stretch fabric with cotton lining provides optimum comfort and support.

TENS units

"TENS" is the acronym for Transcutaneous (Trans-Q-Tain-E-Us) Electrical Nerve Stimulation. A "TENS unit" is a pocket size, portable, battery-operated device that sends electrical impulses to certain parts of the body to block pain signals. The electrical currents produced are mild, but can pvent pain messages from being transmitted to the brain and may raise the level of endorphins (natural pain killers produced by the brain). Electrodes are attached to the surface of the skin over or near the area where you are experiencing pain. TENS units are pscribed for both acute pain and chronic pain conditions such as: arthritis, joint pain and fibromyalgia.  
For some chronic pain patients, a TENS unit provides pain relief that can last for several hours..

Tooth Brushes

HydraBrush Expss multi-head power toothbrush features two brush heads that move independently of each other at approximately 810 strokes per minute. Includes automatic bristle positioning, error-free brushing and gum massage.